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Hi! My name is Karen Tölva and I'm a Redwood City resident researching my options for the city council race. An issue I care a lot about is making bicycle commuting safe and convenient. I think that making it easy for people all over Redwood City and the larger region to bike to work is not just good for residents' health--it's vital for the planet and the easiest tactic to reduce traffic and get cars off the road. It also matters to me personally; I often commute by bike to work, but with the current state of our streets every day I have to choose between breaking the law by biking on the sidewalk for several stretches, or narrowly avoiding death in four-lane rush hour traffic.

I saw some statements about walkability and transportation policy on your website, but I couldn't find anything about cycling. If elected, what is your plan for improving and expanding bike access in Redwood City and in coordination with the larger region?

Thanks for your time,
-- Karen
	Hi! My name is Karen Tölva and I'm a Redwood City resident researching my options for the city council race. An issue I care a lot about is making bicycle commuting safe and convenient. I think that making it easy for people all over Redwood City and the larger region to bike to work is not just good for residents' health--it's vital for the planet and the easiest tactic to reduce traffic and get cars off the road. It also matters to me personally; I often commute by bike to work, but with the current state of our streets every day I have to choose between breaking the law by biking on the sidewalk for several stretches, or narrowly avoiding death in four-lane rush hour traffic.

	I saw some statements about walkability and transportation policy on your website, but I couldn't find anything about cycling. If elected, what is your plan for improving and expanding bike access in Redwood City and in coordination with the larger region?

	Thanks for your time,
	-- Karen